Dim Sum Library — Restaurant in Hong Kong Island
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Dim Sum Library
Shop 124, Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
4.1(537)$$$$
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Sophisticated restaurant serving artfully plated dim sum & main dishes, plus specialty cocktails.
attractions: Asia Society Hong Kong Center, Admiralty Garden, Harcourt Garden, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Forsgate Conservatory, Hong Kong Park, Bank of China Tower, The Peak Tram, Fountain Plaza, restaurants: Nicholini's, Apinara Thai Cuisine & Bar, Emmer Pizzeria & Café, Cô Thành Restaurant, Shake Shack (Pacific Place), Ye Shanghai (Admiralty), Garden Café, cafe TOO, DALLOYAU Pacific Place Branch, Restaurant Petrus
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Of all the restaurants at PP, it lacks Chinese dimsum. Dim Sum Library has landed in the right place because it is on the ground floor where most people will pass by.
From the outside, it looks like a hip place for drinks with golden birdcage inspired chairs.
Inside, there is a lovely Oriental outlook with a twist of Shanghai.
You will also find mahjong tables in the far back room and it feels like there is some Shanghai romanticism going on here.
Went here for dinner and started with this refreshing orange and passionfruit mocktail containing real fruit juice and it had a good fizz too.
This is what we ate.
Black truffle hargau:
Plump and springy hargau overloaded with black truffle and speckled with black truffle on the dumpling skin.
Black garlic siumai:
I got a surprise eating these because you will find chunky pieces of black garlic inside which give it a burst of sweetness. It jazzes up the siumai and makes it memorable.
These crispy Hokkaido King crab and sea urchin spring rolls were luxurious as spring rolls are normally filled with vegetables or prawns.
Looking like a radish puff it actually had melt in your mouth Wagyu beef inside with black pepper.
The Dan dan xiaolong bau is a very spicy one.
The Seared foie gras with osmanthus smoked coddled egg is going to be a popular one with that delicious runny egg yolk.
I loved the presentation of the aubergines which looked like Jenga bricks and the coating would trick you into thinking it was tofu inside.
The crispy aubergine was complimented nicely by the salted fish and Chinese chives on top.
The Yunnan black truffle crispy skin chicken was sensational because it was boneless and this would definitely go down well with rice!
The Iberico pork fried rice with sakura shrimps and fennel seeds was flavour overload for me because the sakura shrimps and fennel seeds had such complex flavours all coming out at the same time.
For desserts we had Lava mango rolls topped with almond.
The Lava chocolate mochi balls were the best because they are normally filled with boring peanut or sesame but chocolate works for me
Sivan Law-Yone GiladSivan Law-Yone Gilad
From the moment I first stepped into Dim Sum Library at Pacific Place, I knew I was in for a special treat. This gem of a restaurant, with its modern take on classic Cantonese cuisine, is nothing short of exceptional. The cozy design of the restaurant, combined with an incredibly friendly staff, makes you feel instantly at home.
The culinary experience at Dim Sum Library is a journey through exquisite flavors and artful presentations. I was so impressed after my first visit that I found myself returning the very next night! The food is impeccable, with every dish being a delightful surprise. The standout dishes for me were the DanDan noodles and the dragon eggplant, both of which we savored on each of our visits. These dishes not only tantalize the taste buds but are also a feast for the eyes.
As a lover of dim sum, I was thrilled by the selection here. Each piece was fresh, beautifully crafted, and an embodiment of culinary artistry. For vegetarians, the extensive menu is a dream come true. Every vegetarian dish we tried was beautifully served and elicited moans of pleasure with each bite.
The attention to detail in every aspect of Dim Sum Library is remarkable. From the cozy ambiance to the attentive service, and the extensive tea selection, every element contributes to an incredible dining experience. Stepping into this restaurant feels like entering a shrine dedicated to food, where every detail is curated for maximum enjoyment.
To top it all off, this luxurious experience comes at a surprisingly affordable price. It’s a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to making exceptional dining accessible. Dan Dim Sum Library isn’t just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of fine Cantonese cuisine, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this is a culinary experience you don’t want to miss!
Caterina ManiscalcoCaterina Maniscalco
I used to go to Dim Sum Library in Admiralty (actually, in the Pacific Place shopping mall) when I lived in Hong Kong, and, having returned to HK on a recent trip, I couldn't miss the opportunity to return. I love this place: it's great to have a modern variation (albeit perhaps a bit Westernised) on the classic dim sum meal. I loved having options to choose from which included the classics as well as some new arrivals, such as the Wagyu beef parcels which appear in my photograph below. Everything is absolutely delicious, and it's all presented in a beautifully artistic manner. I don’t know if anything else like this exists, but I’m not aware of it and I believe it is quite unique in its offering.
The only thing about this particular visit which I didn't like is that they sat me in the back room. It's a windowless space that's quite dark and quite frankly, not nice (in my opinion). So, long as I'm sat in the front room I'd very gladly return to eat here. Oh, and the peak lunch hour has meant that the service was quite slow: one dish and later the bill would have to be chased more than once. But still, the food is amazing and I would gladly return.
Featured dishes
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Roasted Iberico Pork With Scallion And Coriander Rice Noodles Rolls
Wild Mushroom And Beetroot Dumplings (3 Pcs)
Steamed Matsutake Mushroom Bun (3 Pcs)
Black Garlic Siu Mai (4 Pcs)
Steamed Barbecue Pork Bun (3 Pcs)
Black Truffle Har Gau (3 Pcs)
Yu Xiang Crispy Pork Dumplings (3 Pcs)
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Reviews of Dim Sum Library
4.1
(537)
4.0
5yOf all the restaurants at PP, it lacks Chinese dimsum. Dim Sum Library has landed in the right place because it is on the ground floor where most people will pass by.
From the outside, it looks like a hip place for drinks with golden birdcage inspired chairs.
Inside, there is a lovely Oriental outlook with a twist of Shanghai.
You will also find mahjong tables in the far back room and it feels like there is some Shanghai romanticism going on here.
Went here for dinner and started with...
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5.0
1yFrom the moment I first stepped into Dim Sum Library at Pacific Place, I knew I was in for a special treat. This gem of a restaurant, with its modern take on classic Cantonese cuisine, is nothing short of exceptional. The cozy design of the restaurant, combined with an incredibly friendly staff, makes you feel instantly at home.
The culinary experience at Dim Sum Library is a journey through exquisite flavors and artful presentations. I was so impressed after my first visit that I found...
Read more
1.0
47wI originally recommended this restaurant to friends visiting from Shanghai. However, due to a last-minute meeting, I couldn’t join them, so they went on their own. Unfortunately, the experience left a terrible impression.
When they arrived, they were discriminated against by the front desk receptionist, a Chinese woman, simply because they spoke Mandarin instead of Cantonese. Beforehand, my friends had called the restaurant to ask for directions in English, and the receptionist’s attitude...
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Asia Society Hong Kong Center
Admiralty Garden
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